2007 Porsche 911 · 9,525 MOT tests
2007 Porsche 911 reliability
2007 Porsche 911s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 911 years (9,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- 12.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 64% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 58,535
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,525
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Porsche 911
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Tyres2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Brakes1.9%
- Suspension1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too high 1.4%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.14%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.61%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.58%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.01%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.78%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (1.55%)
Other years
Every Porsche 911 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Porsche 911 reliable?
2007 Porsche 911s fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 64% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 911 years (9,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Porsche 911 MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (1.4% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (1.14% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Porsche 911 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Porsche 911 shows 58,535 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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